Etihad Airways has reported the strongest nine-month performance in its history, marking another milestone for Abu Dhabi’s national carrier as it continues its upward trajectory across key business segments. Continuing its record-setting performance, Etihad Airways has achieved its strongest nine-month results in history, sustaining growth across all core business areas.
The airline posted a profit after tax of Dh1.7 billion (463 million dollars) for the first nine months of 2025. This represents a 26 per cent increase compared with the same period last year and lifts the company’s profit margin to 8 per cent, up from 7 per cent a year earlier. Total revenue rose 18 per cent to Dh21.7 billion (5.9 billion dollars). Officials credited the jump to strong results in both passenger and cargo operations.
Passenger revenue climbed 20 per cent year-on-year to Dh18.2 billion (4.9 billion dollars). Etihad expanded capacity during the period and strengthened its global network, contributing to higher demand. Cargo revenue also improved, rising 8 per cent to Dh3.2 billion (875 million dollars). The cargo division recorded a 6 per cent increase in volumes compared with last year, supporting the airline’s broader financial momentum.
Operational indicators also reflected steady progress. EBITDA reached Dh4.3 billion (1.2 billion dollars), a rise of 27 per cent year-on-year. The EBITDA margin increased to 20 per cent, up by one percentage point. Cash generation remained strong as operating cash flow approached Dh6 billion (more than 1.5 billion dollars), marking an increase of over 40 per cent from the same period last year.
Etihad carried 16.1 million passengers between January and September, the highest total ever recorded in the company’s history. This represented an 18 per cent increase from last year. Capacity rose 17 per cent, supporting the growth, while the load factor reached 88 per cent, one percentage point higher than the same period in 2024.
Customer satisfaction results aligned with the financial gains. Net Promoter Scores improved throughout the year across all cabins and reached new highs in premium classes. The introduction of the A321LR fleet has drawn positive feedback from travelers, with the aircraft widely noted for enhanced comfort and upgraded onboard services on narrow-body routes.
Chief Executive Officer Antonoaldo Neves said the performance reflects the airline’s disciplined strategy and rising global competitiveness. “Etihad’s performance this year has set a new benchmark, outpacing the market and driving nearly half of the UAE’s total passenger growth,” he said.
With demand strengthening across long-haul and regional markets, analysts expect the airline to maintain momentum as it progresses toward its long-term profitability goals.
